The Army issued new uniform wear instructions on allowing some soldiers to carry their phones while wearing PT gear and new rules covering the Army Green Service Uniform’s regular and tropical versions.

“Adhering to policies and regulations regarding appearance, including uniform wear and grooming standards, demonstrates a shared commitment to maintaining a professional military appearance,” according to the directive issued Monday.

The official notice issued Monday also gives commanders and noncommissioned officers directions to enforce “on-the-spot-corrections” for tightened grooming rules on soldiers’ hair and makeup.

Sgt. Maj. Kissta DiGregorio, a spokesperson for Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer’s office said the directive finalizes instructions for the Army Service Green Unifo

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